Applied Researcher
Core
Architectural exploration and redesign of Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models to solve complex self-driving problems.
Role type
Principal Applied Researcher (AI/Robotics)
Builds
Next-generation VLA model architectures for autonomous driving
Domain
Self-driving technology / AI / Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Vision-Language Models (VLM), Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models, architectural creativity, Python programming, translating research to production code, troubleshooting model failures, large-scale infrastructure knowledge
Preferred skills
Modern C++
Technologies
Python, C++, high-performance computing environments
Responsibilities
Deep dive into VLM/VLA architectures to determine viability for specific problem sets, act as subject matter expert and guide for engineering teams, bridge the gap between academic theory and scalable applications, redesign and optimize model architectures for high-performance computing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
